These Tasty Salad Dressings Are Easy to Make and Keto-Friendly

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Salads make a virtuous lunch or dinner, as long as you don't pile them high with unhealthy toppings or drown them in dressing. If you're on the keto diet, that last part is crucial: Many store-bought dressings are loaded with sugar, a cardinal sin for the low-carb plan. Fortunately, you don't need a dozen ingredients for a delicious, homemade dressing — the recipes here are surprisingly simple to pull together and perfectly keto-friendly. (Just stick to one serving!)

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Lemon Tahini Dressing
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Lemon Tahini Dressing

Tahini probably isn't on your weekly grocery list, but perhaps it should be. Combined with lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and water, the sesame seed paste makes a tasty and surprisingly creamy topping for salad.

Get the recipe: lemon tahini dressing

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Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing
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Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing

Mustard is keto-friendly, and since you probably already have the staple in your pantry, you can easily whip up this recipe on a busy weeknight.

Get the recipe: Dijon vinaigrette dressing

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Green Goddess Dressing
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Green Goddess Dressing

While fats are always welcome in keto, avocado and Greek yogurt replace mayonnaise and sour cream for a decidedly fresher take on this classic dressing.

Get the recipe: green goddess dressing

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Lemony Turmeric Yogurt Dressing
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Lemony Turmeric Yogurt Dressing

This tangy dressing piles on flavor after flavor! And while it fits within the keto diet, it's also dairy-free, vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free.

Get the recipe: lemony turmeric yogurt dressing

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Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
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Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

While it only requires four ingredients (hot sauce is optional), this simple vinaigrette packs a ton of flavor. If you can handle the heat, add more than just a dash of hot sauce.

Get the recipe: lime vinaigrette dressing

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Horseradish Caraway Dressing
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Horseradish Caraway Dressing

The horseradish will add a kick to any plate, but this recipe pairs it with a beef salad that's also suited to the keto diet.

Get the recipe: horseradish caraway dressing

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Poppy Seed Lemon Dressing
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Poppy Seed Lemon Dressing

This salad isn't keto, but the dressing certainly is. You can even swap the olive oil for avocado for a creamier consistency — and let's be honest, you can never have enough avocado.

Get the recipe: poppy seed lemon dressing

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Creamy Vinaigrette Dressing
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Creamy Vinaigrette Dressing

A creamy vinaigrette? Yes! The secret is a small amount of sour cream — it combines with apple cider vinegar for a dressing so tangy and delicious that it can double as a dipping sauce.

Get the recipe: creamy vinaigrette dressing

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Buffalo Ranch Dressing
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Buffalo Ranch Dressing

Even the word ranch feels like a cheat, but homemade mayo and coconut milk make this dressing a healthy alternative to the store-bought kind. Adjust the seasonings to your taste.

Get the recipe: buffalo ranch dressing

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Creamy Garlic Dressing
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Creamy Garlic Dressing

The base is Greek yogurt, but even if you don't typically love the flavor, the combination of garlic, oregano, basil, and more will win you over.

Get the recipe: creamy garlic dressing

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